Origin
Stanleytown, VA
Morning in Stanleytown on Friday
Local time
9:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stanleytown, VA to Roanoke, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
47.4 mi
76 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stanleytown, VA
Valeriia Miller
Roanoke, VA
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Trip Overview
Stanleytown to Roanoke is 47.4 miles and takes about 1h 9m via Virgil H Goode Highway and US 220, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within Virginia's Southeast region. You'll encounter a mix of highway driving and local road segments, making for a varied but generally uncomplicated journey. It's a short enough drive that you can easily fit it into your schedule without needing an overnight stay, offering flexibility for your travel plans.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 47.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed profile, with about 46% of the route on highways. You'll experience a continuous stretch of roughly 23 miles on Virgil H Goode Highway, which provides a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. The remainder of the journey incorporates other main roads like US 220 and the Roy L. Webber Expressway, presenting a blend of faster travel and more local road conditions. Expect a dynamic driving experience that keeps things interesting without becoming overly demanding.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Virgil H Goode Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 23 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 20 miles in near US 220 / Virgil H Goode Highway.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20 miles (US 220 / Virgil H Goode Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.7 miles (VA 24 / Elm Avenue Southeast): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
20 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 220 / Virgil H Goode Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 220 / Virgil H Goode Highway toward US 220 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 220 North
7
46.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward VA 24: Elm Avenue, Vinton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward VA 24: Elm Avenue, Vinton
5
46.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
VA 24 / Elm Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto VA 24 / Elm Avenue Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
47.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
47.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Virgil H Goode Highway | 23 mi | 33m |
| US 220 | 18.2 mi | 25m |
| Roy L. Webber Expressway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Fairy Stone Park Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Fairystone Park Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Jefferson Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Elm Avenue Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Kirk Avenue Southwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Virgil H Goode Highway
— 23 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stanleytown, VA and Roanoke, VA.
1
Start on VA 57
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Fairystone Park Highway
2
Continue on VA 57
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairy Stone Park Highway
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward US 220 North: Roanoke
4
Merge onto US 220; VA 57
18 mi
·
25 min
·
US 220; VA 57
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 220
23 mi
·
33 min
·
Virgil H Goode Highway
Toward US 220 North
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 220
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Roy L. Webber Expressway
Toward US 220 North
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Toward VA 24: Elm Avenue, Vinton
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto VA 24
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Elm Avenue Southeast
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto VA 116
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Jefferson Street
10
Turn left onto Kirk Avenue Southwest
379 ft
·
22 sec
·
Kirk Avenue Southwest
11
Turn left
115 ft
·
13 sec
12
Turn left
132 ft
·
9 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.7 mi from Stanleytown, VA · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.7 miles from Stanleytown, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Roanoke, VA
The final approach into Roanoke, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.41 one way
$14.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.10 | $16.21 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.77 | $17.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.47 | $20.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.64 | $3.03 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Roanoke, VA
Morning in Roanoke on Friday
Local time
9:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Rocky Mount, VA
24 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
31 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 9m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Stanleytown, VA to Roanoke, VA covers 47.4 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Virgil H Goode Highway, US 220, Roy L. Webber Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.7 miles from Stanleytown, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 20 miles (US 220 / Virgil H Goode Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.7 miles (VA 24 / Elm Avenue Southeast): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Stanleytown, VA to Roanoke, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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